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Jude Atemanke

Jude Atemanke

Jude Atemanke is a Cameroonian journalist with a passion for Catholic Church communication. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Buea in Cameroon. Currently, Jude serves as a journalist for ACI Africa.

Bishops of the Ecclesiastical Province of Kinshasa after the closing Mass of their Ordinary Assembly in Idiofa, Kwilu Province on February 22, 2020. / CENCO

Bishops in DRC’s Kinshasa Province Alarmed by “dilapidating state of roads, death traps”

The state of roads within the Ecclesiastical Province of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was a subject...

Maurice Cardinal Piat, Bishop of Port Louis in Mauritius who unveiled his Pastoral Letter on the Lenten Season titled "Together let us build a lasting peace” on February 25, 2020 / Diocese of Port Louis

“It is together that peace will be lasting": Mauritian Cardinal in Message for Lent

The need to pull together for lasting peace in Mauritius is a key emphasis of Maurice Cardinal Piat, the Bishop...

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“I come to you as a shepherd, not a politician,” Cameroonian Archbishop at Installation

At the Eucharistic celebration organized for the canonical possession of the Metropolitan See of Bamenda in Cameroon’s troubled North West...

A delegation of Catholic Bishops meeting President Alassane Ouattara to exchange on the reconciliation of all Ivorians.

“Reconciliation of all Ivorians” the Focus of Meeting Between Bishops and President

Following a series of statements by Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast calling for reconciliation and peaceful elections in the West...

Members of the Women's Union of Indigenous Congregations of Central Africa (UFCAAC) at the conclusion of their 33rd General Assembly in Douala, Cameroon. / UFCAAC

Leaders of Indigenous Female Religious Orders in Central Africa to Foster Reconciliation

At the conclusion of the 33rd General Assembly of the Women's Union of Indigenous Congregations of Central Africa (UFCAAC), that brought...

Archbishop Dagoberto Campos Sala, Apostolic Nuncio to Liberia, Sierra Leone and the Gambia with young people of Liberia after the closing Mass of the National Youth Gathering in Monrovia, Sunday February 16, 2020. / CABICOL

“Be more generous in your response to the Gospel,” Pope Francis to Young People in Liberia

At the national gathering of young people organized by the Catholic Bishops Conference of Liberia (CABICOL) with the support of...

Protests in Cameroon as a result of the Anglophone crisis that has paralyzed regions of the country since 2016, after a strike action of lawyers and teachers turned violent.

Bishops from Across the Globe Urge Cameroon “to participate in Swiss-led peace talks”

Against the backdrop of the most recent case of killings in Cameroon’s Northwestern region that saw up to 22 people...

Bishop Nicolas Lhernould Lies Prostate On The Altar Steps during his Episcopal Ordination in Tunis, February 8, 2020.

Church in Tunisia Ordains First Catholic Bishop in 60 Years

Dozens of Catholic dignitaries and hundreds of faithful gathered at the Saint Vincent-de-Paul Cathedral in Tunisia Saturday, February 8 for...

Bishops of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon at their 43rd Plenary Assembly in Obala.

Bishops in Cameroon Note Poor Voter Turnout, Laud Peaceful Election Process

As Cameroonians await the official proclamation of results of Municipal and Legislative elections that took place Sunday, February 9, the...

Bishop Emílio Sumbelelo of Vianna Diocese, Angola.

Do Not Get “carried away by corruption”: Angolan Bishop to Catholic Leaders

At the official launch of the activities of Angola’s Christian Association of Managers and Leaders (ACGD) for the new year,...

Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Togo (CET)

Togolese Bishops Deny Allegations of being Partisan, say Sources of funding are legitimate

Bishops in the West African nation of Togo have, in a collective statement, denied allegations of partiality in the country’s...

Archbishop Cyprian Kizito Lwanga  of Kampala, Uganda.

“It is forbidden to distribute, receive Holy Communion in the hands”: Ugandan Archbishop

In what could be considered a controversial move, the Archbishop of Kampala in Uganda, has issued a decree forbidding the...

President Alpha Condé of Guinea

Clergy in Guinea Want President Alpha Condé “to break silence and bring peace”

Members of the Clergy Union of Guinea (UCG) in the West African country of Guinea have called on president Alpha...

Archbishop Samuel Kleda (left) and Christian Cardinal Tumi (front right), Archbishop Emeritus of Douala, Cameroon

Cameroonian Cardinal Says He Respects Decision to “no longer be mentioned” in Euch' Prayer

Following a decree by the Local Ordinary of Cameroon’s Douala Archdiocese, Archbishop Samuel Kleda, to put an end to the...

Bishop Gaspard Béby Gnéba of Man Diocese giving a press conference on the first-ever Congress of the Clergy in Ivory Coast on Tuesday, January 21. The Congress is scheduled for July 1-5.

First-Ever Congress of Clergy in Ivory Coast Planned for July, Donations Requested

The Episcopal Commission for Clergy, Seminaries and Pastoral Care of Vocations in the West African nation of Ivory Coast has...

Archbishop Marcel Utembi of Kisangani with Pope Francis at the Vatican

Holy See, DR Congo Agreement “a new beginning for Church and State”: Archbishop

An Archbishop in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has welcomed the ratification of the framework agreement between the Holy...

Members of the Standing Committee of the Association of Episcopal Conferences of Central Africa (ACEAC)

Burundi, DR Congo, Rwanda Bishops Reaffirm Commitment “to be witnesses, artisans of peace”

The Bishops at the helm of the Association of Episcopal Conferences of Central Africa (ACEAC) that brings together heads of...

Logo Episcopal Conference of the Democratic Republic of Congo – DRC – (CENCO).

Caritas DR Congo Distances Itself from Claims of “disrupting payment to schools”

The General Secretariat of the Episcopal Conference of the Democratic Republic of Congo – DRC – (CENCO) has denied claims...

Bishops in Cameroon at the end of their 43rd Annual Seminar in Obala, Saturday, January, 11, 2020. / National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC)

Church in Cameroon to hold National Days of Prayer for Respect of Human Life

As the crisis affecting English-Speaking regions of Cameroon continues to deepen amid reports of violence, human rights violation and other forms...

Children in the Central African Republic being sensitized on the safeguarding of minors and vulnerable persons.

CAR Church Admits Sexual Abuse Cases, Sets Up Commission to “sensitize Church leaders”

The Church in the Central African Republic (CAR) has admitted to incidences of sexual abuse of minors and has responded...